Exclusive - Steven Gerrard hailed by Liverpool legend and backed to play on past 40

Robbie Fowler has paid tribute to Steven Gerrard’s role in Liverpool’s title charge and backed the midfielder to play on past the age of 40.

Gerrard has been outstanding in a new defensive midfield role this season and Fowler feels the 33-year-old has plenty more left in the tank.

Asked if he can emulate 40-year-old Ryan Giggs, who is still starring for Manchester United, Fowler said: “I think so. I am more than pleased for Steven because a lot of people were saying at the start of season maybe he is not as good as he was, or he is finished.

"For me, he has been immense this year. I know Luis Suarez, Daniel Sturridge and even Raheem Sterling are getting a lot of the plaudits but I don’t think you can take away what Steven has done for the club this year.

"He has always been a fantastic player and he has certainly got a good few years left in him. What a story it will be if he goes on the pick up this Premier League trophy. I think a lot of people will genuinely love to see that."